Early Childhood Outcomes

The Early Childhood Outcomes in Illinois module was developed by Early CHOICES.  This module reviews the three Early Childhood Outcomes that are used to help measure the impact early childhood intervention has on a child’s ability to have positive social relationships, acquire and use knowledge and skills and take appropriate action to meet their needs.

ISBE has compiled this Resource to organize the various supports to high quality early childhood outcomes.

This module is broken up into several sections with a closing activity.

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Section 1 – Overview of Early Childhood Outcomes 

Section 2 – The Three Early Childhood Outcomes 

Section 3 – Implementing Early Childhood Outcomes in Illinois

Section 4 – Impact of Authentic Assessment on Early Childhood Outcomes

Section 5 – Capturing Early Childhood Outcomes

Section 6 – Decision Making Tools

Section 7 – Closing Activity: A case study to practice ECO Ratings

Section 8 – Summary of the Module

Run time of each section averages 10-15 minutes with some a little shorter and some a little longer.  Note that each section includes numerous resources and reflective activities so actual completion time might be a little longer for each section. It should take approximately 90 minutes to get through all the sections and their corresponding activities.

The closing activity will take approximately 30 minutes to complete as you review a case study and practice using some of the tools and resources shared to go through the three early childhood outcome ratings.

A Reflection Guide has been developed for you to capture your notes and document reflections as you navigate the module.  It also includes resources that are referenced throughout the module.

Professional Educator Licensure Credit

Illinois school districts are welcome to use this module for professional learning and provide their own professional educator licensure (PEL) credit.

If you would like credit from Early CHOICES you must watch the modules and complete this assessment with 80% accuracy. Evidence of Completion Certificates are issued monthly with in 2 week after the end of each month. ISBE PEL and Gateways credit is issued to individuals once every 3 years.
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Handouts for Download

Alison Case Study

ECO Rating Application

The Early Childhood Outcomes Rating App- A User’s Guide is here.

To use visit ec-ecotool.com